Lilacs for Spring

YEA!!!! My lilac bush is blooming. We're having an early and warm spring following a mild winter. Yesterday the temps were around 80 so this produced the most wonderful aroma of lilacs in my yard.

This weekend, I plan to cut a few of these for the house. Unfortunately my cats (two in particular) like these flowers as well. (They like some more than others - don't know why). So I will have to get creative about where I place these arrangements.

Gus and Smudge 

Look at these sweet faces just lounging in the sun. It's hard to believe they would completely destroy my flower arranging in a matter of seconds.

Have a beautiful weekend.

Sunset and Cherry Blossoms

This was my view as I walked out my front door the other evening. Cherry, tulip and redbud trees are in full bloom now.  

I love this time of year.

Afternoon Naps, Afternoon Light

I've come to appreciate both. ;) Have a great week.

Diana

Tulips

I have really been enjoying tulips this year. Sometimes I bring home several bunches at a time. :)! I love them at all stages including when they are opening up, like in this photo.

Enjoy your week.

Anticipating Spring

For me, spring begins March 1. There could be six inches of snow on the ground and I would still declare that winter was over. Fortunately for me - and everyone around me - today has been a beautiful sunny day with temperatures in the 70s. Happy, happy me.

My tulip tree is beginning to bloom. The daffodils are blooming. Forsythia is beginning to bloom. These are the first signs of spring in my little corner of the world.

And my perennials are already coming up as well.

Inside, there is a lot of napping in the sunlight. None of it done by me, of course. ;)!

 Enjoy your day.

Loving Sunlight

These photos were taken on different days and at different locations. The two above were taken at a restaurant. The afternoon light was streaming across the bar area. Beautiful.

The two below are from my dining room. I think I interrupted Smudge's moment of meditation again...

Enjoy your day.

Making Progress - Reverse Applique Skirt

Here's an update on my skirt project. This is one panel and it's almost finished. I have three more to go. Then I sew them all together. I hope I remember how by the time I get there. :)

Tools of the trade and scrap fabric.

Have a great week.